Renate Maria Slach Obituary (1947

Renate Maria Slach of Port Orchard, Washington was born on December 15, 1947, in Feilnbach, Germany to Wilhelm and Aloisia Walenta (Olbrich). Renate passed away into the arms of the Lord on April 7, 2024, in Monroe, Washington at the age of 76. Renate worked as a seamstress while in Germany. She was a custodian for the South Kitsap School District for over 20 years before retiring. She also owned a landscaping business where she shared her passion for gardening with others. Renate enjoyed gardening, cooking, dancing, shopping, sewing and was very active in her church, Elim Lutheran Church. More than anything she loved spending time with her family, friends and animals. Survivors include her partner of over 40 years, Gregory Voigt, sons Thomas Slach of Seattle, Washington and Michael Voigt (Summer) of Lake Stevens, Washington, daughter Jeanne Slach of Port Orchard, Washington, sister Getty Anderson of Wisconsin, brother Horst Walenta of Germany and her two grandchildren Justen and Lainey. She was preceded in death by her parents Wilhelm and Aloisia Walenta, brother Helmut Walenta and sister Christel Passdorfer. Renate will be remembered for the love and generosity she gave to others. There will be a memorial service at Elim Lutheran Church in Port Orchard, Washington on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1pm. Memorial donations can be sent to Elim Lutheran Church 5911 E Hillcrest Dr Port Orchard, Washington. Arrangements entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Washington.